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Question 72496: I have a hard time with word problems. A right triangle is a triangle with one angle measuring 90°. In a right triangle, the sides are related by Pythagorean Theorem, where c is the hypotenuse (the side opposite the 90° angle). Find the hypotenuse when the other 2 sides’ measurements are 3 feet and 4 feet.
Thank you, Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find the hypotenuse when the other 2 sides’ measurements are 3 feet and 4 feet.
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Pythagoras determined (hypotenuse)^2 = (side 1)^2 + (side 2)^2
h^2 = 3^2 + 4^2
h^2 = 9 + 16
h^2 = 25
hypotenuse = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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